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#1

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/11/10 at 10:08am

According to David Bryan they are working on bringing The Toxic Avenger to Broadway.
You like the idea?

Updated On: 12/11/10 at 10:08 AM

#3

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/11/10 at 10:35am

i saw the toronto production and it was in a fairly large theatre. obviously wound't work in the huge ones but doesnt need a small theatre either
#4

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/11/10 at 10:36am

I loved the Toxic Avenger - it was quirky and campy and just a whole heck of a lot of fun. However, I don't think it's a Broadway show. I just don't think the show could function and have the same feel in a larger Broadway house. I would love to see it back Off-Broadway, but I think bringing to Broadway is a bad business decision.

TD
Show's I've Seen: 2011: American Idiot, Lombardi, Screwtape Letters, Adams Family, Imaginocean, Phantom - 2010: Spiderman, A Little Night Music, Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, La Cage aux Faux, Next to Normal (twice), Fanny (City Center), Next Fall, - 2009: Finian's Rainbow, Let Me Down Easy, Toxic Avenger, Hair, Mary Stuart, 9 to 5, Avenue Q (a few times), Young Frankenstein, Cry Baby, Applause (City Center), Xanadu, Legally Blond, Glorious Ones, Gutenberg: The Musical, Spring Awakening, Company, Dessa Rose, Jersey Boys, The Color Purple, Taboo, Altar Boys, Lestat, The Weddings Singer, Hairspray, Spamalot, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wicked, Brooklyn, Urinetown, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Grey Gardens, Drowsy Chaperon, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Les Miserable, Aida, Great American Trailer Park Musical, Into The Woods, Naked Boys Singing, Cabaret, Last Five Years, Jekyll & Hyde, Corpus Christi, Side Show, Rent (a few times), Footloose, and Ragtime (First Broadway Show I saw).
#7

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/11/10 at 10:55am

It's not my money, or time, so I say why not?! I think it's one of the best scores of the past couple of years, and now with the success of Memphis, maybe his name will carry some weight. Put it in the Booth or Broadhurst and that will be fine. It's not that small of a show. Maybe add another two ensemble members.
#8

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/11/10 at 10:56am

I don't see how this doesn't meet the same fate as Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.

Give it another New World Stages run and I'd be happy (and backers would end up less unhappy).
#9

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/11/10 at 11:32am

I thought it was great fun -- but I can't see it having a successful run. I don't think I would go see it on B'way. To pay my 25 bucks at NWS is one thing....more than that on B'way...nope.
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#10

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/11/10 at 11:36am

I saw this show three times Off-Broadway. It wasn't always well written, but it was a load of fun. If you want to give it a new life, keep it Off-Broadway.
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#11

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/11/10 at 7:27pm

It would never make it. Didn't it close off Broadway due to dwindling sales. Also, the show tanked in Toronto in a larger venue, so I don't see there being a huge interest.
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#13

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/11/10 at 8:47pm

They should tour or bring it to LA. I had so much fun when I saw the show. I don't know if it would work on Broadway though. Maybe a very small theatre, but I say tour first.
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
#15

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/11/10 at 9:55pm

I don't think ticket sales is a valid argument. Look at "In The Heights." With Broadway comes national exposure. TV show segments, etc.
#19

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/12/10 at 6:38am

Yeah, but this idea is retarded.

I don't think that it's actually his own idea. He just talked about this option recently.
I think The Toxic Avenger needs a small theatre, no matter if Broadway or Off Broadway. I liked it alot and would love to see it again..
#21

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/12/10 at 12:51pm

About 25 years ago there was talk of establishing a middle-Broadway level, smaller theatres (or moderately larger ones with some seating sections restricted) that received union concessions. They operated at higher pay-scales than off-Broadway but lower than full Broadway. I don't think any play (there were no musicals) that opened under this agreement succeeded but the idea seemed a good one and could benefit a medium-sized show like TOXIC.

Bottom line is ticket prices are out of line with the overall value of the show.

WICKED has a top of $131 for a big show with special effects, elaborate costumes and a large cast and orchestra.

Why should someone pay more ($135) for a MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET with a cast of 6, a small orchestra - 2 pieces, one set, and no special effects that runs with much lower break-even.

Ticket prices need to be scaled to the specific show/production not just what everyone else is charging.

Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!

I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com

#22

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/12/10 at 12:56pm

Good luck getting union approval on it.The producers won't cooperate either. It is a nice thought however.
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#23

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/12/10 at 12:59pm

Yes, I know. They did manage to get some union concessions for it when this experiment was tried but the plays chosen were not great and the program was abandoned. I'll have to wait until I am back home and get into the Best Plays books to get the specifics.

Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!

I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com

#24

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/13/10 at 12:40am

That's a great idea, to tailor the price to the show, but that won't happen because if one person is willing to pay for it, then they'll keep it.
#25

THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway soon?

Posted: 12/13/10 at 10:16am

"Good luck getting union approval on it."

Equity has already fought, and won, for the tiered contracts for touring. I honestly don't think they would be where an idea gets blocked if somebody tried to do it for Broadway.

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